Strangely, although the editor of this newspaper got the headline wrong (its not an SLK), the author got many of his facts right.

http://www.wheels.ca/article/50353

 

It basically is a re-skinned SLK.

 

So......basically.......it looks like the writer just spent a few hours on our forum reading through all the threads!


Any one of us could have written that article........actually, we could have written it better!

 

How many other cars get nice article written about them as they are being discontinued? RIP Crossifre.

 

No, it is not an SLK. Search the thread 'never call it a SLK again'. The Xfire is actually a unique creation using parts from the S, C and CLK models along with a unique rear chassis area.

 

The chassis, engine, transmission, interior layout, and etc. are all SLK; therefore, most of the car is from the SLK. SLK enough for me..

 

Whatever it is, it's serious fun to drive!